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Klappentext Organized along functional lines, patient flow, medical specialty, and infrastructure, "Hospital Preparation for Bioterror" provides insight for facilities seeking to successfully treat and prevent the consequences of bioterrorism, biological warfare, and natural disasters. Contributions from leading law enforcement agencies, hospital administrators, clinical engineers, surgeons and terror-prevention professionals provide the reader with the most comprehensive, well-rounded source for this valuable information. ?? Provides the basis for wide spread, custom-made solutions ?? Expert advice based on world-wide experience ?? Complimentary website with supplementary materials, check-lists, and references Zusammenfassung A guide to improving the readiness of hospitals or healthcare organizations to manage mass casualties as a result of bioterrorism! biological warfare! and natural disasters. It is accompanied by a website containing supplementary materials! check-lists! and references. Inhaltsverzeichnis The Threat of Bioterrorism; Overview of NBC Weapons and Their Effects; Decontamination & Personal Protection; Governmental Response; Pre-hospital Response; Emergency Department; Infectious Disease & Internal Medicine; Surgical & Critical Care Response; Specialty Response; Nursing; Psychiatry & Social Service; Hospital Administration; Logistical Support; Security; Clinical Engineering/Biomedical Engineering; Facilities Management; Communications; Information Services; Biomaterials & Bioengineering Research and Development; Simulation & Training